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Author: Julia Tomiak

I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Appreciating Poetry/How to encourage reading

Why Memorizing Poetry is Good For You: Get Started!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

April is National Poetry Month! I'll tell you the benefits of memorizing poems and where to find some good ones.

Improving vocabulary

Word Nerd Vocabulary Quiz, Spring Edition

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Spring is here! To celebrate, I'm giving stuff away. Try out my vocabulary quiz to enter. It's just three questions- you can ace it!

How to encourage reading/Improving grammar

When to Use Who vs. Whom

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know when to use who or whom? I get excited about this sort of thing; let me explain.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from And the Mountains Echoed: Polemical

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

What does polemical mean? I tell you, along with how to pronounce it, in this edition of Wondrous Words Wednesday.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading

What You Need to Know About Divergent Before You See the Movie

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

A little background on the book Divergent before you race out to see that cute new actor, Theo James.

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocab from And the Mountains Echoed: Blithe

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Do you know what blithe means? Stop by and test your vocab with my word nerd workout.

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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